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Schools in Thompson · Monticello Central School District

Thompson’s public schools score below 92% of New York districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 23% of Thompson’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Thompson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#716of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 91% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
27%
▼ 22 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
23%
▼ 24 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
79%
▼ 8 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$35.2K
▲ 2% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.9
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
7
2,476 students on the public path
In brief

Thompson’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 91% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $35,243 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Kenneth L Rutherford School, then Robert J Kaiser Middle School, then Monticello High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Talmud Torah Imrei Burech (private), The Center for Discovery (private) and Hebrew Day School of Sullivan & Ulster Counties (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Thompson’s grade

D Test scoresD Graduation

D: better than 8% of New York school districts, #716 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 8%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1006)Better than 4%
Towns in Sullivan County (15)Better than 7%
DC−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,268 test results and a graduating class of 234 could put Thompson anywhere from D to C−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 91% of Thompson’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,328 in math, 1,208 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Thompson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2George L Cooke SchoolMonticello Central School DistrictNo scores
3–5Kenneth L Rutherford SchoolMonticello Central School DistrictD−
6–8Robert J Kaiser Middle SchoolMonticello Central School DistrictD
9–12Monticello High SchoolMonticello Central School DistrictB−

Thompson’s public schools are run by Monticello Central School District, which also serves Bethel, Forestburgh, Mamakating and Monticello and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Monticello Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,695 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 9.9 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$35,243NY $34,607 · FY2024
D
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading27%
State average 48.9% · 1208 students tested
Math23%
State average 46.5% · 1328 students tested

Thompson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Thompson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ThompsonDMonticello Central
BethelDMonticello Central PK–12 · Sullivan West Central PK–12 · Liberty Central PK–12
FallsburgDFallsburg Central PK–12 · Tri-Valley Central PK–12
Forestburgh—Monticello Central PK–12 · Port Jervis City PK–12
MamakatingC−Monticello Central PK–12 · Ellenville Central PK–12 · Pine Bush Central PK–12

3 of the 4 neighbors share Monticello Central with Thompson, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Thompson

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Thompsonby address
George L Cooke School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Monticello
590 students10:1Rate it →
Kenneth L Rutherford School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Monticello
D−
466 students10:1Rate it →
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Monticello
D
587 students9:1Rate it →
Monticello High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Monticello
B−
833 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Talmud Torah Imrei Burech
Grades PK–12 · Kiamesha Lake
Private · Religious · All-boys
285 students9:1Rate it →
The Center for Discovery
Harris
Private · Special education
276 students6:1Rate it →
Hebrew Day School of Sullivan & Ulster Counties
Grades PK–12 · Kiamesha Lake
Private · Religious
29 students4:1Rate it →

1 duplicate private-school records merged.

Questions about Thompson’s schools

Are Thompson’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Thompson children attend score below 92% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #716 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Thompson in?

Monticello Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,695 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Thompson kids go to high school?

Monticello High School in Monticello, with 833 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Thompson’s graduation rate?

79% of the class of 2023 in Monticello Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Thompson spend per student?

$35,243 in Monticello Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Thompson?

Yes: Talmud Torah Imrei Burech (religious · all-boys, grades PK–12, 285 students), The Center for Discovery (special education, grades , 276 students) and Hebrew Day School of Sullivan & Ulster Counties (religious, grades PK–12, 29 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.